What's the most fun you've ever had at a show?

[Josh Talo]

I'm trying to think of ways to get kids to have more fun at shows, short of playing break downs.
What are some things bands you like do that make them awesome live?

[Jason Marr!]

I love bringing random people in the crowd up onstage to clap or sing along or whatever with us. People always have a smile on stage when they come up.

[CJ Kjolhede]

Jun 3, 2010 22:52:49 GMT -5 Josh Talo said:

What are some things bands you like do that make them awesome live?

Write good songs. And play them well.

But short of that, as long as the performer is truly into it, then I'm tuned in. Ben Harper (not local, obviously) is the best example of this. He plays with so much passion and soul, every song, every performance that it almost knocks you flat. I've never seen the guy give 99%, and I don't ever expect to. Jack White is a close second.

I wish I could say something specific, like 'use a projector' or 'play guitar with your dick' but those things are only cool for a second to me. They don't really get me off like an honest, organic performance.

I love what Audrey does with the story told over the PA. Original, and hilarious with Ev miming the whole thing.

[tdodge41]

Jun 4, 2010 6:49:40 GMT -5 CJ Kjolhede said:

'play guitar with your dick'

This is always appreciated and gets me into the show.

Besides this... I dont know really. Just when a band totally plays their ass off every night. The best most consistant live band I have ever seen is Murder by Death, and thats about 10 times now. A well placed cover always works wonders as well. Saw someone cover "Black Betty" one time and it ruled. My band does a Heresy cover. Brothers covered "My Name is Jonas" once and it ruled. I have always wanted to hear someone just bust into "Deadly Rhythm" by Refused, or anything by At the Drive In.

[Connor LaRowe]

Eye contact and dancing.

[James Radick]

I generally have the most fun with the music is great. Even if I'm just bobbing my head and smiling, my insides are dancing.

[natedorough]

The best feeling in the world is singing along. It's what music is all about for me.

[boheraldbass]

I really enjoyed seeing The Melvins play 2 hours straight literally without stopping. That was damned impressive.

[boheraldchris]

David Yow of The Jesus Lizard crawling around on stage and waving his dick in the air like a madman. Now that was a show.

[boheraldbass]

Jun 10, 2010 17:09:39 GMT -5 boheraldchris said:

David Yow of The Jesus Lizard crawling around on stage and waving his dick in the air like a madman. Now that was a show.

That son of a bitch has my nose still.